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I am 38 years old. At the age of 30, I developed diabetes. My father and brother also have diabetes. I have three kids, all under age six. What type of precautions do I have to take for them?

August 15, 2000
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My daughter was recently diagnosed with type 1 diabetes. Her doctor has suggested testing for lupus and ITP. He also indicated that her diabetes came from my mother who is hyperthyroid and not my father (family history of type 2). How is this possible? Should these tests be done?

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What is the most well-known, best medical center in the USA for research and treatment of diabetes?

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My 23 month old son has had a few episodes of high blood sugar. What is the highest that your sugar can go after eating and still be considered normal? Can being sick with a virus affect your sugar readings?

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Within the past two days I had readings of 45 mg/dl (2.5 mmol/L) and 50 mg/dl (2.8 mmol/L). Both times, I had no hypoglycemic symptoms. In the past, I have had symptoms(mostly trembling) that began whenever my sugars were around 60 mg/dl (3.3 mmol/L). What is happening?

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My nine year old daughter is in the 50th percentile for height and 75th for weight. The problem is, she thinks she’s fat. She forbids me to talk to her doctor about it. I’ve read about diabetic teens developing eating disorders. I’d like any recommendations you have.

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My girlfriend uses an insulin pump and has developed an area of lipohypertrophy. Will it go away at all? How serious is this?

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I would like to know how many deaths have been attributed to ketoacidosis. My daughter passed away almost two years ago because of it. I would like to find out more about it and talk to others who have been in the same situation.

August 15, 2000
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My seven year old step-daughter was diagnosed with type 1 diabetes about eight months ago. Her father has not been properly caring for her on his visitations. Is there any legal way I can make him get the proper training he needs?

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What is an appropriate treatment plan for an eight year old with type 1 diabetes diagnosed about eight months ago? Is there educational material in Spanish to be shared by family and staff?

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